Chapter 239

After about an hour and a bit, Xiao Feng's willpower increased again, already approaching 1000.

Translation: "After about an hour and a bit, Xiao Feng's willpower increased again, already approaching 1000."

After about an hour and a bit, Xiao Feng's willpower increased again, already approaching 1000.

We'll output: 【1】 After about an hour and a bit, Xiao Feng's willpower increased again, already approaching 1000.

At this time, Zhang Fan and the others had all met the requirements for fourth job advancement, and they all went to change jobs.

Translation: "At this time, Zhang Fan and the others had all met the requirements for fourth advancement, and they all went to change jobs."

At this time, Zhang Fan and the others had all met the requirements for fourth job advancement, and they all went to change jobs.

We'll output: 【2】 At this time, Zhang Fan and the others had all met the requirements for fourth job advancement, and they all went to change jobs.

However, for them, achieving the fifth job advancement is somewhat difficult and requires a considerable amount of time.

Translation: "However, for them, reaching the fifth job advancement was somewhat difficult, requiring a considerable amount of time."

We'll output: 【3】 However, for them, reaching the fifth job advancement was somewhat difficult, requiring a considerable amount of time.

Having just changed jobs, Zhang Fan couldn't bear the loneliness and ran off alone to have fun.

Translation: "Having just finished his job change, Zhang Fan couldn't bear the loneliness and ran off alone to have fun."

We'll output: 【4】 Having just finished his job change, Zhang Fan couldn't bear the loneliness and ran off alone to have fun.

The others continued their training inside the Xiao residence.

Translation: "The others continued their training in the Xiao residence."

We'll output: 【5】 The others continued their training in the Xiao residence.

Xiao Feng remained seated motionless; after several minutes, accompanied by a pleasant notification tone, his willpower finally broke through the 1000 mark, reaching 1001 points!

Translation: "Xiao Feng remained seated motionless; after ten or so minutes, accompanied by a pleasant notification tone, his willpower finally broke through the 1000 mark, reaching 1001 points!"

We'll output: 【6】 Xiao Feng remained seated motionless; after ten or so minutes, accompanied by a pleasant notification tone, his willpower finally broke through the 1000 mark, reaching 1001 points!

"Finally I can advance to the fifth job!" he let out a big sigh of relief.

Translation: "\"Finally I can advance to the fifth job, \" he let out a big sigh of relief."

We'll output: 【7】 "Finally I can advance to the fifth job," he let out a big sigh of relief.

Even counting the time, he had only trained for less than two in-game days from start to finish.

Translation: "Even counting the time, he had only trained for less than two game days from start to finish."

We'll output: 【8】 Even counting the time, he had only trained for less than two game days from start to finish.

But training is ultimately a dull mental exercise; compared to constantly encountering fresh game content, it's still quite boring, making him feel as if a week had passed.

Translation: "But training is ultimately a dull mental exercise; compared to constantly encountering new content in the game, it's still quite boring, making him feel as if a week had passed."

We'll output: 【9】 But training is ultimately a dull mental exercise; compared to constantly encountering new content in the game, it's still quite boring, making him feel as if a week had passed.

After finally meeting the requirement, he almost without hesitation got up and left the Xiao residence, heading straight for Blaze City.

Translation: "Having finally met the standard, he almost without hesitation rose and left the Xiao residence, heading straight for Flame City."

We'll output: 【10】 Having finally met the standard, he almost without hesitation rose and left the Xiao residence, heading straight for Flame City.

As he left the Xiao residence, Gao Caishen also happened to send a message saying he had received the last two treasure map fragments and told him to pick them up at the Treasure Merchant Association branch in War City when he had time.

Translation: "As he left the Xiao residence, High Wealth God also happened to send a message, saying he had received the last two treasure map fragments and letting him pick them up at the War City branch of the Treasure Merchant Association when he had time."

Use Gao Caishen, translate the fragment term as treasure map fragments, use War City for the city name, and Treasure Merchant Association for the association name.

We'll output: 【11】 As he left the Xiao residence, Gao Caishen also happened to send a message, saying he had received the last two treasure map fragments and letting him pick them up at the War City branch of the Treasure Merchant Association when he had time.

The Treasure Merchant Association's address is not far away, so Xiao Feng calmly restrained his excitement and went to pick it up first.

Translation: "The Treasure Merchant Association's address was not far away, so Xiao Feng simply suppressed his excitement and went to get it first."

We'll output: 【12】 The Treasure Merchant Association's address was not far away, so Xiao Feng simply suppressed his excitement and went to get it first.

The War City branch of the Treasure Merchant Association had only recently opened; its shop was taken over from Zhan Tian through subletting, the location is excellent, close to the teleportation array, and it has a wide frontage and spacious interior.

Translation: "The War City branch of the Treasure Merchant Association had only recently opened; the shop was taken over from Zhan Tian's hands, the location was excellent, close to the Teleportation Array, and the storefront was spacious with a large interior."

Use Zhan Tian, and translate the term as Teleportation Array.

We'll output: 【13】 The War City branch of the Treasure Merchant Association had only recently opened; the shop was taken over from Zhan Tian's hands, the location was excellent, close to the Teleportation Array, and the storefront was spacious with a large interior.

Because of the announcement, the shop is now packed with players, a constant stream of people, so crowded that not even water could seep through.

Translation: "Because of the announcement, the entire store is now packed with people, players coming and going nonstop, utterly crowded."

We'll output: 【14】 Because of the announcement, the entire store is now packed with players coming and going nonstop, utterly crowded.

Despite being the top-ranked player on the leaderboard and a legendary god‑level player, Xiao Feng couldn't squeeze in, so he had no choice but to contact Gao Caishen and ask the staff to deliver the items to him.

Translation: "Xiao Feng, the top-ranked player on the Level Ranking and a legendary expert, couldn't even squeeze in, so he had no choice but to contact Gao Caishen to have the staff here send it to him."

We'll output: 【15】 Xiao Feng, the top-ranked player on the Level Ranking and a legendary expert, couldn't even squeeze in, so he had no choice but to contact Gao Caishen to have the staff here send it to him.

These seven treasure map fragments cost the Treasure Merchant Association over 400,000 in cash to acquire, a not‑insignificant price.

Translation: "These seven treasure map fragments cost the Treasure Merchant Association over 400,000 in cash to acquire, a not insignificant price."

We'll output: 【16】 These seven treasure map fragments cost the Treasure Merchant Association over 400,000 in cash to acquire, a not insignificant price.

But Xiao Feng felt it was worth it!

Translation: "But Xiao Feng felt it was worth it!"

We'll output: 【17】 But Xiao Feng felt it was worth it!

Because even the fragments are of legendary quality, once assembled they will inevitably be of mythic tier.

Translation: "Because even the fragments are of Legendary quality, once assembled they will certainly be of Mythic tier."

We'll output: 【18】 Because even the fragments are of Legendary quality, once assembled they will certainly be of Mythic tier.

The unearthed item will definitely be worth far more than 400,000!

Translation: "The value of what will be unearthed will surely far exceed 400,000!"

We'll output: 【19】 The value of what will be unearthed will surely far exceed 400,000!

They gave it to him for free, asking nothing in return, and he accepted it without further complaint.

Translation: "The other party gave it to him for free, taking none of his money, and he, too lazy to haggle, accepted it directly."

We'll output: 【20】 The other party gave it to him for free, taking none of his money, and he, too lazy to haggle, accepted it directly.

After the transaction was completed, the seven treasure map fragments entered his inventory.

Translation: "After the transaction was completed, the seven treasure map fragments entered his inventory."

We'll output: 【21】 After the transaction was completed, the seven treasure map fragments entered his inventory.

The next second, a system notification sounded.

Translation: "The next second, a system notification sounded."

We'll output: 【22】 The next second, a system notification sounded.

【Detected that you have collected all fragments of the "Mysterious Treasure Map"; would you like to immediately synthesize them into a complete "Mysterious Treasure Map"?】

Translation: "【Detected that you have collected all fragments of the \"Mysterious Treasure Map\"; would you like to immediately synthesize them into a complete \"Mysterious Treasure Map\"?】"

We'll output: 【23】 【Detected that you have collected all fragments of the "Mysterious Treasure Map"; would you like to immediately synthesize them into a complete "Mysterious Treasure Map"?】

"Do we even need to ask? Of course we synthesize!"

Translation: "What need to ask? Of course we synthesize!"

We'll output: 【24】 What need to ask? Of course we synthesize!

"Confirm."

Translation: "\"Confirm. \""

We'll output: 【25】 "Confirm."

At Xiao Feng's command, the nine fragments each occupying a slot in his inventory flashed with golden light, merged into one, and turned into an ancient‑looking parchment.

Translation: "At Xiao Feng's command, the nine fragments that each occupied a slot in his inventory flashed with golden light, merged into one, and turned into an ancient-looking piece of parchment."

We'll output: 【26】 At Xiao Feng's command, the nine fragments that each occupied a slot in his inventory flashed with golden light, merged into one, and turned into an ancient-looking piece of parchment.

【Mysterious Treasure Map】: Mythic quality, burying a treasure left by a certain deity on the Gods' Continent.

Translation: "【Mysterious Treasure Map】: Mythic quality, burying a treasure left by a certain deity on the Zhu Shen Da Lu."

We'll output: 【27】 【Mysterious Treasure Map】: Mythic quality, burying a treasure left by a certain deity on the Zhu Shen Da Lu.

The item's description is extremely simple.

Translation: "The item's description is extremely simple."

We'll output: 【28】 The item's description is extremely simple.

This item cannot be used directly; it serves only as a map reference.

Translation: "This cannot be used directly; it serves only as a map reference."

We'll output: 【29】 This cannot be used directly; it serves only as a map reference.

Xiao Feng unfolded and examined it while walking toward the teleportation array.

Translation: "Xiao Feng walked toward the Teleportation Array while unfolding it to examine."

We'll output: 【30】 Xiao Feng walked toward the Teleportation Array while unfolding it to examine.

The treasure map is black and white, depicting a rugged landscape of mountains and rivers.

Translation: "The treasure map is black and white, depicting a rugged landscape of mountains and rivers."

We'll output: 【31】 The treasure map is black and white, depicting a rugged landscape of mountains and rivers.

The treasure's coordinates lie in a corner of the mountain‑river map, suggesting it is located on a cliff or in a valley.

Translation: "The treasure's coordinates lie in a corner of the mountain-river map, appearing to be in a cliff or valley terrain."

We'll output: 【32】 The treasure's coordinates lie in a corner of the mountain-river map, appearing to be in a cliff or valley terrain.

However, the map shows no place names, so one must compare it against the full map to find a matching location.

Translation: "But the treasure map shows no place names; one must compare it against the full map to find a similar location."

We'll output: 【33】 But the treasure map shows no place names; one must compare it against the full map to find a similar location.

Moreover, being made of parchment, its outlines are somewhat blurred, like an old book whose text has faded.

Translation: "Furthermore, because it is made of parchment, its outline appears somewhat blurred, like an ancient book whose text has grown hard to read."

We'll output: 【34】 Furthermore, because it is made of parchment, its outline appears somewhat blurred, like an ancient book whose text has grown hard to read.

"Where on earth am I supposed to look for this?" Xiao Feng couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

Translation: "\"Where am I supposed to go look for this? \" Xiao Feng couldn't help but feel a headache."

We'll output: 【35】 "Where am I supposed to go look for this?" Xiao Feng couldn't help but feel a headache.

He opened the world map of the Gods' Continent to compare.

Translation: "He opened the big map of Zhu Shen Da Lu to compare."

We'll output: 【36】 He opened the big map of Zhu Shen Da Lu to compare.

On the maximum‑scale world map, similar terrain is obviously impossible to find; otherwise the scale would be so exaggerated that a tiny dot would represent dozens of kilometers, making a search impractical.

Translation: "On the maximum-scale world map, similar terrain is obviously nowhere to be found; otherwise the scale would be so exaggerated that a tiny dot would represent dozens of kilometers, making it impossible to locate."

We'll output: 【37】 On the maximum-scale world map, similar terrain is obviously nowhere to be found; otherwise the scale would be so exaggerated that a tiny dot would represent dozens of kilometers, making it impossible to locate.

He must zoom in to the city level, then enlarge each major region within the city's jurisdiction one by one for careful comparison.

Translation: "He must zoom in to the level of a main city, then enlarge each major region within its jurisdiction one by one for careful comparison."

We'll output: 【38】 He must zoom in to the level of a main city, then enlarge each major region within its jurisdiction one by one for careful comparison.

Under a single main city there are often more than five level‑4 cities, each corresponding to a region, plus the city's directly administered districts, resulting in a staggering number of maps.

Translation: "Under a single main city there are often more than five level‑4 cities, each corresponding to a district, plus the main city's directly administered area, making the number of maps staggering."

We'll output: 【39】 Under a single main city there are often more than five level‑4 cities, each corresponding to a district, plus the main city's directly administered area, making the number of maps staggering.

Furthermore, regions can be subdivided into even more maps; trying to match this treasure map's location could easily take at least a day of searching!

Translation: "Moreover, districts can be further subdivided into many more maps; to match this treasure map's recorded location would likely take at least a day of searching!"

We'll output: 【40】 Moreover, districts can be further subdivided into many more maps; to match this treasure map's recorded location would likely take at least a day of searching!

"Forget it, I'll just go change jobs first…"

Translation: "\"Forget it, let's just go change jobs first……\""

We'll output: 【41】 "Forget it, let's just go change jobs first……"

Xiao Feng was left speechless by the treasure map.

Translation: "Xiao Feng was left speechless by the treasure map."

We'll output: 【42】 Xiao Feng was left speechless by the treasure map.

He stepped onto the teleportation array, was transported to Blaze City, and then teleported again to reach the level‑4 city "Volcano City".

Translation: "Stepping onto the Teleportation Array, he was sent to Flame City, then transferred again to reach the level‑4 city Volcano City."

We'll output: 【43】 Stepping onto the Teleportation Array, he was sent to Flame City, then transferred again to reach the level‑4 city Volcano City.

Xiao Feng summoned his mount, leapt onto the bird, and took off into the sky.

Translation: "Xiao Feng summoned his mount, leapt onto the bird, and took off into the sky."

We'll output: 【44】 Xiao Feng summoned his mount, leapt onto the bird, and took off into the sky.

After a few flaps, he quickly left the city and headed toward the Earth Core Lake.

Translation: "After a few flaps, he quickly left the city and headed toward Earthcore Lake."

We'll output: 【45】 After a few flaps, he quickly left the city and headed toward Earthcore Lake.

He sped along, arriving in just over ten minutes.

Translation: "All the way at breakneck speed, he arrived in just over ten minutes."

We'll output: 【46】 All the way at breakneck speed, he arrived in just over ten minutes.

Xiao Feng swiftly dove into the underground space where the Earth Core Lake lies, arriving before Laronal.

Translation: "Xiao Feng quickly slipped into the underground space where Earthcore Lake lies, arriving before La Luo Na Er."

We'll output: 【47】 Xiao Feng quickly slipped into the underground space where Earthcore Lake lies, arriving before La Luo Na Er.

"Master, master, my willpower is sufficient! I can enter the Holy Realm!"

Translation: "\"Master, Master, my willpower is sufficient! I can enter the Holy Realm! \""

We'll output: 【48】 "Master, Master, my willpower is sufficient! I can enter the Holy Realm!"

Upon arriving, he immediately shouted excitedly.

Translation: "Just arrived, he excitedly shouted."

We'll output: 【49】 Just arrived, he excitedly shouted.

Laronal has remained motionless for ten thousand years, always seated in that spot.

Translation: "La Luo Na Er has remained unmoving for ten thousand years, always seated in that spot."

We'll output: 【50】 La Luo Na Er has remained unmoving for ten thousand years, always seated in that spot.

Seeing him approach, Laronal's face broke into a kindly expression as he stroked his beard and laughed, "Not bad, not bad — in just two or three days you've made such tremendous progress; you truly are the chosen one!"

Translation: "Seeing him come, his face showed a kind expression as he stroked his beard and laughed: \"Not bad, not bad; in just two or three days he's made such tremendous progress, truly deserving of the title Chosen One! \""

We'll output: 【51】 Seeing him come, his face showed a kind expression as he stroked his beard and laughed: "Not bad, not bad; in just two or three days he's made such tremendous progress, truly deserving of the title Chosen One!"

"Not bad, haha~"

Translation: "\"Not bad, haha~\""

We'll output: 【52】 "Not bad, haha~"

Xiao Feng laughed, took out the "Book of Meteorology," and said, "Please, Master, show me the way!"

Translation: "Xiao Feng laughed, took out the Book of Weather, and said: \"Please, Master, show me the way! \""

We'll output: 【53】 Xiao Feng laughed, took out the Book of Weather, and said: "Please, Master, show me the way!"

"Hmm… very well, I will use my demigod power to open the gate to the Holy Realm for you." Laronal nodded.

Translation: "\"Hmm… very well, I will use my demigod power to open the gate to the Holy Realm for you. \" La Luo Na Er nodded."

We'll output: 【54】 "Hmm… very well, I will use my demigod power to open the gate to the Holy Realm for you." La Luo Na Er nodded.

Granting players a Holy Realm job change must be performed by a demigod NPC.

Translation: "Granting players a job change to the Holy Realm must be done by a demigod NPC."

We'll output: 【55】 Granting players a job change to the Holy Realm must be done by a demigod NPC.

If no demigod is available, one must instead seek the chief deities of the major temples, ask them to grant divine power for promotion; doing so requires joining the temple and becoming part of its faction.

Translation: "If there is no demigod, one must instead seek the chief god of the various god temples that players worship, asking the chief god to bestow divine power to aid promotion; in that case, one would have to join the temple and become part of its faction."

We'll output: 【56】 If there is no demigod, one must instead seek the chief god of the various god temples that players worship, asking the chief god to bestow divine power to aid promotion; in that case, one would have to join the temple and become part of its faction.

As for breaking through to the next demigod level, no guidance is needed; one must undergo a "tribulation" to break through on their own.

Translation: "As for breaking through to the next demigod realm, no guidance is needed; one must undergo tribulation to break through on one's own."

We'll output: 【57】 As for breaking through to the next demigod realm, no guidance is needed; one must undergo tribulation to break through on one's own.

Laronal's physical form possesses only the strength of the Holy Realm, which is clearly insufficient.

Translation: "La Luo Na Er's physical form possesses only the strength of the Holy Realm, which is clearly insufficient."

We'll output: 【58】 La Luo Na Er's physical form possesses only the strength of the Holy Realm, which is clearly insufficient.

To facilitate Xiao Feng's job change, he sat cross‑legged on the ground and made several strange hand gestures with both hands.

Translation: "To give Xiao Feng a job change, he sat cross‑legged on the ground and made a few strange hand gestures with both hands."

We'll output: 【59】 To give Xiao Feng a job change, he sat cross‑legged on the ground and made a few strange hand gestures with both hands.

Immediately, the earth-core lake rapidly boiled, magma began to surge, earth-fire erupted everywhere, and the flames almost completely engulfed the surrounding air.

Xiao Feng felt the temperature around him surge sharply, but the extremely high elemental resistance from mixing mythic and transcendent mythic gear on his whole body let him feel no pain at all.

His fire resistance had already completely exceeded 100%, reaching 135%; not only was he unafraid of the heat, but even under high temperature he gained +5000 HP and +1000 MP recovery.

"Not bad, kid, this set of divine and semi‑divine gear is quite impressive!"

La Luo Na Er saw the preciousness of his gear and praised it.

"Hehe, I'm just missing a weapon; I'm waiting for my master to help unseal 【Wrath of the Fire God】." Xiao Feng chuckled.

"Let's talk about it later." La Luo Na Er laughed.

The earth began to tremble; La Luo Na Er drew upon his true body's power, temporarily halting the suppression of the Core Earth Lake.

This power from deep underground made the whole land extremely unstable; within a radius of several tens of kilometers, minor seismic phenomena occurred, and surface volcanoes belched thick smoke, as if they could erupt at any moment.

This terrifying sight made Xiao Feng gulp nervously.

La Luo Na Er's strength was stronger than he had imagined.

Look at the ferocious posture of the Core Earth Lake; even a level 300 Mi He Er probably couldn't suppress it.

Boom~

With a tremendous boom, the Core Earth Lake erupted in a violent explosion.

Amid the explosion's roar, a golden figure emerged from the magma, slowly drifting to appear before Xiao Feng.

Its appearance was exactly the same as La Luo Na Er's.

Except its body was semi‑transparent, like a 'spirit form'.

Its aura was far more terrifying than that of La Luo Na Er in Li Ti form—more than ten times as fearsome.